| Property Name | The Autonomous House, Middle Lane, Cropthorne, Pershore, Worcestershire |  |
| Property Location | view map | |
| Property Type | 4 bedroom detached house | |
| Price | OIEO £540,000 | |
| Status | ARCHIVE | |
| For further information & viewings, contact | Fine & Country tel: 01926 455950 e-mail: leamington@fineandcountry.com Web: www.fineandcountry.com/uk/leamington-spa |
This unique and impressive home has been described as the UK's most energy-efficient private house. Designed using the exacting German Passivhaus energy modelling system, it is super-insulated, with bespoke triple-glazed windows, solar hot water and photovoltaic panels and many other energy-saving features. Downstairs are four double bedrooms, bathroom, shower room and utility; upstairs is a large open-plan lounge/dining area with vaulted ceiling, mezzanine, kitchen, office and separate WC. It also features a two-storey conservatory, with balcony and sun terrace, a large basement plant room and walk-in storage area and tool store, a garage/workshop, plenty of parking and around an acre of garden.
Built using Passivhaus planning package. High thermal mass construction and super-insulation. No installed heating system. Bespoke triple-glazed windows to maximise solar gain. Efficient Paul mechanical ventilation with heat recovery. No boiler - solar hot water installation. No connection to mains water or drainage: whole house rainwater-harvesting & dry-composting toilets. Low-energy lighting system. Grid-connected photovoltaic array. Potential to go off-grid.
| Kitchen | 4.14 x 3.10 |
| Lounge | 6.39 x 5.83 |
| Dining | lounge/dining comb. |
| Bedroom 1 | 4.75 x 3.14 |
| Bedroom 2 | 4.72 x 2.37 |
| Bedroom 3 | 3.92 x 3.11 |
| Other Rooms | Bedroom 4 - 3.04 x 2.10 Study - 5.44 x 2.03 Mezzanine - 3.76 x 3.62 Conservatory downstairs - 5.39 x 2.34 Conservatory upstairs - 5.40 x 2.35 Basement - 11.20 x 6.40 |
| Details of Heating | None - see Green Features above. |
| Average annual cost of utilities, electric, gas, oil, etc. | *See further info |
| Ground Rent | N/a |
| Details of any Accreditation or rating, e.g., BRE EcoHomes, SAP, NHER | **See further info |
Roughly an acre of land with woodland, small orchard, wildlife areas, areas suitable for vegetable growing and lawn.
Single garage/workshop and off-road area at front of house.
| Parking facilities | Garage Driveway Off-road parking |
| Secure bicycle storage? | Yes |
| Nearest shop/Post Office | 3km |
| Nearest leisure facilities | 3km |
| Nearest train station | 3km |
| Nearest bus-stop to main town/city | >1km |
This unique and impressive home has been described as the UK's most energy-efficient private house. Designed using the exacting German Passivhaus energy modelling system, it is super-insulated, with bespoke triple-glazed windows, solar hot water and photovoltaic panels and many other energy-saving features. Downstairs are four double bedrooms, bathroom, shower room and utility; upstairs is a large open-plan lounge/dining area with vaulted ceiling, mezzanine, kitchen, office and separate WC. It also features a two-storey conservatory, with balcony and sun terrace, a large basement plant room and walk-in storage area and tool store, a garage/workshop, plenty of parking and around an acre of garden.
* Utilities - Electricity bill £400, Income from renewables grants £1100, No other bills
** EPC A (beyond the scope of the rating system)
Self-certified Passivhaus
External links:
http://www.cropthornehouse.co.uk
Details last updated: 2017-03-31 19:03:25
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